Spanish Wine Dinner

Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Thursday, July 29, 2010 by mmurry with 363 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2007 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja 93 Points

    Spain, Aragón, Campo de Borja

    The nose had sweet black fruit and smoke, some spice, and a hint of floral notes. The palate was rich and sweet, with black cherry and black currant, spice and a great floral finish.

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  • 2008 Bodegas Avancia Godello 89 Points

    Spain, Galicia, Valdeorras

    The nose had stone and citrus, spice and a little peach, and a touch of apple at the end. The palate was crisp and clean, with citrus and stone, peach and baking spice, and a a great apple finish.

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  • 2005 Celler de Capçanes Montsant Mas Donís Barrica (Old Vines) 87 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Montsant

    The nose had crushed rock and licorice, black currant and leather, and a little spice and vanilla. The palate was slightly tannic, with minerals and leather, black currant and licorice, and a very gamey finish.

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  • 2007 Domaine de La Pigeade Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 87 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

    The nose had apricot and peach, honey and clove, and a little stone. The palate was thick and rich, with honey and apricot, peach and spice, and a mineral finish.

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  • 2004 Bodegas LAN Rioja Gran Reserva 86 Points

    Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

    The nose had smoke and floral notes, black currant and cherry, and a little spice. The palate had smoke and licorice, black currant and cherry, and a spice finish. It was a bit too tannic for me.

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